2017 Texas District 7 January Presidents Meeting. Sunday, January 29 th, :00 PM

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1 2017 Texas District 7 January Presidents Meeting Sunday, January 29 th, :00 PM

2 Introductions

3 New League Stephenville Youth Baseball joins Little League and District 7 Will play baseball and softball President Hawk Scott

4 New League Presidents Chip Dickey, University Little League Jason Fowler, Western Hills Little League Daniel Gray, Mineral Wells Little League

5 Budget

6 Budget Income Due (4 of 12 Payments Received) $11,760 due from league invoices ($400 decrease from 2016) $525 expected from 9 Year Old Tournament (7 teams) $12,285 total expected income

7 Budget Expenses Operational Cost State Registration $25.00 Reserves $ PO Box $86.00 Bank Fees $36.00 Office Supplies $50.00 Travel $ Total $

8 Budget Expenses International Tournament Championship Banners $ Lineup Books $ Game Balls $ Championship Pins $ Location Banners $ Umpire Badges $ Total $

9 Budget Expenses Training and Development Presidents Meeting $ Big Al Clinic $ Total $ Software Quickbooks $50.00 Total $50.00

10 Budget Expenses Umpire Fund Umpire Uniforms $ Total $

11 Budget Totals Income $12, Expenses $12, Net Operating Revenue $0.00

12 Budget Bank Balance at end of FY16 $ General Fund $ Umpire Fund $ Bank Activity Since 10/01/2016 P.O. Box $86.00 Travel (DA/ADA Seminar) $ League Dues Deposits $

13 Updates/Information

14 Tournament Structure Double Elimination Pool Play 12 player minimum, per team Can be reduced by District Administrator with justifiable reason

15 Affidavit Changes Proof of Residency 3 Categories Player Eligibility Form Now Required

16 Interleague Play Paperwork due prior to regular season play starting

17 Combined Teams Form due prior to regular season play starting League hosting play must complete Combined Team Form with Tournament checked on the form

18 Umpires Upcoming Umpire Meeting Recommendation Due Date Background Checks

19 Website Register as league president/vice president/board member Register as district umpire All communication from staff for updates and tournament

20 Positive Coaching Alliance Discuss option of having a presentation by Scott Secules

21 Regulation Changes

22 Regulation Changes Regulation 1(a) (3) NOTE 2 and Regulation IV allows a local Little League Board to roster players, in the Majors Division and above, on up to two teams in two different divisions. NOTE 2: Major/Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League: A local league may allow players to participate in two divisions. Tee Ball/Minor Division: Players shall not participate in more than one division.

23 Regulation Changes Regulation I(b) Allows a League President to be eligible for selection as a Tournament team coach or manager with written approval from their respective District Administrator The president of record or anyone who assumes the position or duties of president, on or after January 1 of the current year, may be eligible for selection by the local league Board of Directors as tournament team manager or coach with approval from their respective District Administrator.

24 Regulation Changes Regulation 1 (c) (6) and 1.11 (a) (2) Clarifies that leagues may not screenprint or sublimate patches on uniforms. Tee Ball and Minor League: T-shirts and caps are recommended, but handme-down type uniforms may be worn if so approved by the local board. (The Little League Official Shoulder Patch must be affixed to the upper left sleeve of the uniform shirt in all divisions of play, and may not be sublimated or screen-printed) 1.11 (2) The Little League Official Shoulder Patch must be affixed to the upper left sleeve or left chest of the uniform shirt. Patches shall be placed centered on the left shoulder sleeve, or, centered on the left chest for sleeveless style. The patch may not be screen printed or sublimated.

25 Regulation Changes Regulation I (c) (9) Updates leagues that Nationwide background checks must now include criminal records in addition to sex offender registry data and leagues must use First Advantage or another provider that is comparable to First Advantage. Regulation I (c) (9) Conduct an annual background check on all persons that are required to complete a Little League Official Volunteer Application prior to the applicant assuming his/her duties for the current season. A local league within the United States must conduct a nationwide background check utilizing First Advantage or another provider that is comparable to First Advantage in accessing background check records for sex offender registry data and other criminal records. Each year, Little League International provides each local league located within the United States one hundred twenty-five (125) free criminal background checks administered through First Advantage. First Advantage can be accessed at LittleLeague.org/background.

26 Regulation Changes (Cont d) Regulation I(c)(9) Further information on how to utilize First Advantage, as well as how to conduct background checks, can be found at LittleLeague.org/childprotectionprogram. Local leagues located outside the United States must conduct a comprehensive criminal background check, including checks in the relevant country, as well as that country s provinces/states and municipalities unless otherwise prohibited by the laws of the country of which the local league is located. No local league shall permit any person to participate in any manner whose background check reveals a conviction, guilty plea, no contest plea, or admission to any crime involving or against a minor or minors. All local leagues must take into consideration criminal records when making the determination whether the individual is unfit to participate in any manner with the league.

27 Regulation Changes Regulation I(d) Provides additional clarification regarding a local league s limitations with non-little League individuals, teams, events, and/or programs. (g) A local Little League is not permitted to sponsor, administer, underwrite, advertise, pay any fees, or otherwise support in any manner, any team or teams, any individual or group of individuals, for the purpose of participating in a non-little League Baseball or Softball program, event or game. Any violation of this regulation by the local Little League may result in revocation of charter and/or suspension of tournament privileges.

28 Regulation Changes (Cont d) (g) (Continued) While Little League does not recommend or endorse participation in more than one baseball/softball program, this does not prohibit an individual who plays in a chartered Little League, or a group of such individuals, from participation in a non-little League program, event, or game, subject to the provisions of this regulation, Regulation IV(a) Note 2, and the provisions of the Tournament Rules and Guidelines regarding player participation in other programs; however, such participation may not take place in uniforms provided by the local Little League, with equipment provided by the local Little League, or as a representative of the local Little League.

29 Regulation Changes Regulation II(a) Provides additional details concerning the league boundary map. These boundaries MUST be described in detail AND shown on a map when making application for the charter. The league boundaries as detailed on the boundary map must be a physical structure (such as a road) or a geographically feature (such as a river). The boundary line will be considered to be in the center of such structures or features, unless noted otherwise. The boundaries must not encroach on the territory of any other chartered Little League s boundaries. The local Little League boundaries shall be the boundaries of the Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior League.

30 Regulation Changes Regulation IX(f) Allows Tournament teams to participate in Special Games beginning June 1. (f) Tournament teams may participate in Special Games after June 1.

31 Regulation Changes Regulation XIII(f) Revises wording regarding trademarks of Little League International. A district, league, or team may not permit a local sponsor of a district, league, or team to use any trademarks of Little League International at any time. For the sake of clarity, the words Little League in any form or combination, including in a league s name and the Little League uniform patch are trademarks of Little League International. Please refer to the Little League Policies for detailed guidelines including information on solicitation of funds, such as league sponsorship, as a charitable organization.

32 Regulation Changes Regulation XIV(e) Revises language to disallow controlled substances on a field. (e) The possession and/or use of firearms, tobacco products, cigarettes (including e-cigarettes and vapors), controlled substances, and alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited on the playing field, or dugouts. Alcohol is prohibited at the game site.

33 Tournament Rules and Guidelines

34 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Managers and coaches Allows a League President to be eligible for selection as a Tournament team coach or manager with written approval from their respective District Administrator. Managers and Coaches The District Administrator or District Staff shall not serve as manager or coach. The league president may be eligible for selection by the local league Board of Directors to coach with written approval from their respective District Administrator.

35 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Eligibility Affidavit Requires tournament teams to complete and carry a Tournament Verification Form for every player. Once the District Administrator certifies the Eligibility Affidavit, the tournament team will be required to have in its possession: a tournament verification form for each player; NOTE: Players who established residence or school attendance for regular season and/or tournament prior to the season using the Player Verification Form with proper proofs and signatures, will be grandfathered and will NOT need to complete a new Player Verification Form.

36 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Release of Names Allows local leagues to select their Tournament teams as early as June 1. Release of Names The release of names of players selected for the tournament team shall not be made before June 1, and not until the availability and eligibility of all prospective team members have been established. (The Little League group accident insurance program underwritten by an AIG member company for tournament teams will not go into effect until June 1, or the date of the release of names of the Tournament team members, whichever is earlier). Violation of this rule may be cause for revocation of tournament privilege by the Tournament Committee.

37 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Player Eligibility Allows players league age 8, 9 and 10 to have an additional year of tournament eligibility 8 to 10 Year Old Division Any player League Age 8, 9 or 10, with amateur status, who has participated as an eligible player in 60 percent (60%) of the regular season games by the start of Tournament Play in their respective District, with the exception of school baseball season, on a; Little League Baseball (Major) Division team, or; Minor League Baseball team.

38 Tournament Rules and Guidelines 9 to 11 Year Old Division Any player League Age 9, 10 or 11, with amateur status, who has participated as an eligible player in 60 percent (60%) of the regular season games by the start of Tournament Play in their respective District, with the exception of school baseball season, on a; Little League Baseball (Major) Division team, or; Minor League Baseball team.

39 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Little League (Major) Division Any player League Age 10, 11 or 12, with amateur status, who has participated as an eligible player in 60 percent (60%) of the regular season games by the start of Tournament Play in their respective District on a Little League Baseball/Softball (Major) Division team, with the exception of the school baseball/softball team.

40 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Schedules Requires District Administrators to finalize tournament schedules by June 1 or the start of the Tournament (whichever is earlier). Additionally, mandates Tournament Directors receive permission to alter Tournament schedules from the Tournament Committee after it starts. Schedules Each District Administrator must finalize tournament schedules prior to the start of the tournament or June 1 (whichever is earliest). Schedules for each level (District, Section, Division, State, Regional) must utilize Little League International approved single elimination brackets, double elimination brackets, or pool play format with pool play tie breaker format as noted in this section. All other tournament formats must be approved by the Tournament Committee. NOTE: Schedules shall not be altered once a tournament starts without Tournament Committee approval.

41 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Team Practice Allows local leagues to conduct Tournament team tryouts and practices beginning June 1. Tournament Team Practice Try-outs, practices, or Special Games by tournament teams shall be held before June 1. Tournament team practice may only take place against other Little League teams within the same or contiguous districts in the same division, providing such practice is done out of uniform. Tournament team practice with a non-little League program and/or participation in any non-little League program, event or game is subject to the specific provisions of Regulation I(g) and Regulation IX. (The Little League group accident insurance program underwritten by an AIG member company for tournament teams will not go into effect until June 1, or the date of the release of the names of tournament team members, which is earlier)

42 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Rule 3(a) Mandates batters keep one foot in the batter s box during their at-bat. Tournament Rule 3(a) After entering the batter s box, the batter must remain in the box with at least one foot throughout the at bat. Exceptions: On a swing, slap, or check swing When forced out of the box by a pitch When the batter attempts a drag bunt. When the catcher does not catch the pitched ball. When a play has been attempted When time has been called BASEBALL: When the pitcher leaves the dirt area of the pitching mound or takes a position more than 5 feet from the pitcher s plate after receiving the ball or the catcher leaves the catcher s box. SOFTBALL: When the pitcher leaves the eight foot circle or the catcher leaves the catcher s box. On a three ball count pitch that is a strike that the batter thinks is a ball

43 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Rule 3(a) (Continued) Penalty: If the batter leaves the batter s box or delays play and none of the exceptions apply, the umpire shall warn the batter. After one warning on a batter, the umpire shall call a strike. Any number of strikes can be called on each batter. Minor/Major Division Baseball and All Softball Divisions: No pitch has to be thrown, the ball is dead, and no runners may advance. Intermediate (50-70) Division/Junior/Senior Baseball Divisions: No pitch has to be thrown and the ball is live. NOTE: The batter may return their position in the batter s box and assume the new count at any time during the at-bat, unless such enforced penalty is the third strike.

44 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Rule 3(d) Modifies the number of times a team may use a special pinch runner. D. Twice a game but not more than 1 time per inning, a team may utilize a player who is not in the batting order as a special pinch-runner for any offensive player. A player may only be removed for a special pinch-runner one time during a game. The player for whom the pinch-runner runs is not subject to removal from the lineup. If the pinch-runner remains in the game as a substitute defensive or offensive player, the player may not be used again as a pinch-runner while in the batting order. However, if removed for another substitute that player or any player not in the line-up, is again eligible to be used as a pinch-runner.

45 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Rule 3(e) Determines the stealing and relaying of pitch selection and location is considered unsportsmanlike. (e) Each umpire has the authority to disqualify an player, coach, manager, or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language and to eject such disqualified person from the playing field. If an umpire disqualifies a player while a play is in progress, the disqualification shall not take effect until no further action is possible in that play. The stealing and relaying of signs to alert the batter of pitch selection and/or location is unsportsmanlike behavior. If, in the judgement of the umpire, this behavior is occurring, both the player and the manager may be ejected from the game.

46 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Rule 10 Clarifies when a substitute batter may be used for a starting pitcher. NOTE 2: A player who has met the mandatory play requirements, and is a pitcher at the time she/he is removed, may be removed for a substitute batter and re-enter the game as a pitcher once, provided the pitcher was not physically replaced on the mound. If a team has thirteen (13) or more players in uniform at the start of a game and is the visiting team, they may substitute a batter for the starting pitcher listed in the line-up prior to the pitcher facing a batter without violating Rule 3.03(c) provided that the pitcher of record pitches to the first batter in the bottom of the first inning in accordance with Rule All other rules governing the pitcher are sill in effect.

47 Tournament Rules and Guidelines Tournament Rule 16 Provides umpires guidance regarding fights and physical altercations during Tournament. 16 Altercations: A manager, coach, or player shall not leave their position in the field or bench area during a fight or physical confrontation; a manager or coach who attempts to prevent a fight or restore order, in the umpire s judgment, is not in violation of this rule. Penalty: The umpire shall eject the offender(s) from the game immediately. Failure to comply with the ejection may result in the umpire suspending the game. The Tournament Director shall refer all incidents to the Tournament Committee who may impose additional penalties and/or actions towards individuals and/or teams up to and including forfeiture of a game, further suspension and/or disqualification.

48 Tournament Rules and Guidelines International Tournament Pool Play Format Modifies the Tiebreaker Procedures and how to calculate the Runs-Allowed Ratio. There s WAY TOO MUCH to this to put here.

49 Thank you, And please drive safely!